Species · Coarse · Cyprinus carpio
Mirror Carp
The classic stocked carp - a fish carrying a scattered patchwork of large mirror scales instead of a full covering. Every fish is marked differently, and they fight as hard as any common.
Where and when
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Habitat | Lakes, rivers, canals |
| Best time | Midday |
| Category | Specimen |
Baits and tactics
- Tactics: Method feeder, Float, PVA bag
- Baits and flies: Boilies, Pellets, Corn
Tackle that suits
| Detail | |
|---|---|
| Hooks | 10-12. Thick gauge wire. Wide gape or curve shank |
| Mainline | 0.20-0.24mm. 6-8lb. Mono or braid on feeder rods |
| Hooklength | 0.18-0.22mm. 4-6". Mono - slightly softer than mainline |
| Shotting | Bulk shot at 2/3 depth with No.8 dropper. Strung out in clear water. |
| Field notes | Use barbless hooks on commercial fisheries; Scale up hook size in snaggy swims; Hair rig for boilies and pellets over 8mm; Elastic: 14-16 hollow or 10-12 solid |
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